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Syllabus 2020-21 - 13212010 - Geophysics (Geofísica)

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DEGREE: Grado en Ingeniería geomática y topográfica
FACULTY: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OF JAÉN
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
COURSE: Geophysics
SYLLABUS
1. COURSE BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: Geophysics
CODE: 13212010 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21
LANGUAGE: English LEVEL: 2
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 YEAR: 3 SEMESTER: PC
2. LECTURER BASIC INFORMATION
NAME: PELÁEZ MONTILLA, JOSÉ ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT: U116 - FÍSICA
FIELD OF STUDY: 398 - FÍSICA DE LA TIERRA
OFFICE NO.: A3 - 408 E-MAIL: japelaez@ujaen.es P: 953212442
WEBSITE: http://www4.ujaen.es/~japelaez/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6711-4147
LANGUAGE: - LEVEL: 2
3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION

1. SEISMOLOGY

1. Seismicity. 2. Instruments. Seismographs. 3. Seismic waves. Earthquake focal parameters. 4. Seismic exploration. Seismic refraction and reflection surveying.

  2. SEISMIC ENGINEERING

1. Strong ground motions. Accelerographs and accelerograms. 2. Response and design spectra. 3. Ground motion estimation. 4. Seismic hazard. 5. Seismic vulnerability. 6. Seismic risk. 7. NCSR-02 (Spanish building regulations).

  3. GEOMAGNETISM

1. Physics of magnetism. 2. Magnetic properties of the materials. 3. Geomagnetism. Introduction. 4. The magnetic field of internal origin. 5. Variations of the magnetic field of internal origin. 6. The magnetic field of external origin. 7. Variations of the magnetic field of external origin. 8. Paleomagnetism.

4. INSTRUMENTS AND MAGNETIC EXPLORATION

1. Instruments. 2. Magnetometers. 3. Magnetic anomalies. 4. Magnetic exploration.

5. GRAVIMETRY. MAGNETIC FIELD AND MEASUREMENTS OF THE GRAVITY

1. Gravitation. Gravity field. 2. Earth rotation. 3. Introduction to the Geodetic Gravimetry (First part). 4. Absolute and relative measurements of gravity. Instruments. 5. Introduction to the Satellite Gravimetry.

6. GRAVIMETRY. REDUCTION OF GRAVITY DATA AND GRAVIMETRIC EXPLORATION

1. Reduction of gravity data. Gravity anomaly. 2. Isostasy. 3. Introduction to the Geodetic Gravimetry (Second part). 4. Gravimetric exploration.

 

LABORATORY - FIELD PRACTICE: 1. Seismic refraction and reflection surveying and interpretation. 2. Magnetic field measurements and data processing. 3. Gravity field measurement and data processing.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Lessons in large groups will be mainly theoretical classes, where the main used methodology are lessons explained by the professor. Accordingly to the student compliance degree and its personal work, as set out in the schedule, it will allow a more or less participation of students in this type of lessons. Practical exercises will also be developed and explained by the professor, or guided by him, again depending on the student personal work. Lectures delivered by invited professors are contemplated. If possible, up to three lectures/conferences one hour long on different subjects will be planned.

With regard to practical lessons in groups, the three field practices will be carried out, one for each of the three main blocks in which the course is divided, as well as the resolution of theoretical and practical problems.

With regard to joint tutorships, they will be carried out when the students, after carrying out their personal work, consider that they can be productive. Initially, they will be planned to the end of each of the main blocks of the course.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

5. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The evaluation system does not depend on the presentiality scenario.

There will be three exams throughout the course, one for each of the three sections into which the course is divided. The combined weight of these three exams will be a 35% of the final grade. Additionally, there will be a final exam, which will also contribute with a 35% of the final grade. All of them will be written tests in which there will be theoretical questions and practical problems in a balanced manner. With these exams it is tried to know the degree of assimilation of the theoretical contents, as well as if the student has been able to reach the required competences.

Initially, two reports will be proposed. The topic of each of them and the maximum delivery time will be raised sufficiently in advance so that the students do not have problems with their completion. The moment in which they will be proposed will depend on the moment in which the student has acquired the necessary knowledge for its realization. The combined weight of both reports will be a 15% of the final grade.

In addition to these two reports, it will be proposed another report related to the practical classes, where the results requested in such practices will be delivered. The weight of this new report will be a 15% of the final grade.

Both through the exams and the reports requested, not only the competences acquired by the student (CE29, CT4, CT6 and CB2R) will be evaluated jointly, but the learning results will be verified.

6. BOOKLIST
MAIN BOOKLIST:
  • Fundamentos de geofísica. Edition: [1ª ed.]. Author: Udías Vallina, Agustín. Publisher: Alhamra  (Library)
  • Applied geophysics W. M. Telford, L.P. Geldart, R.E. Sheriff. Edition: 2nd ed. Author: Telford, W. M.. Publisher: University Press  (Library)
  • Physical geodesy Bernhard Hofmann-Wellenhof, Helmut Moritz. Edition: -. Author: Hofmann-Wellenhof, B.. Publisher: SpringerWienNewYork  (Library)
  • Fundamentals of geophysics. Edition: 2nd ed.. Author: Lowrie, William. Publisher: Cambridge University Press,  (Library)
ADDITIONAL BOOKLIST:
  • student's guide to geophysical equations William Lowrie. Edition: -. Author: Lowrie, William. Publisher: Cambridge University  (Library)
  • Gravimetry Wolfgang Torge. Edition: -. Author: Torge, Wolfgang. Publisher: Walter de Gruyter  (Library)
7. VIRTUAL / CLASSROOM TEACHING SCENARIO

1) TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

There is no change in relation to the classroom setting. Only the used resources.

2) EVALUATION SYSTEM

There is no change in relation to the classroom setting. Only the used resources.

3) RESOURCES

The theoretical and practical classes, and tutoring, when they are online, will be through Google Meet, if it were necessary due to the scenario that arises. The exams will be through Google Forms, if it were necessary due to the scenario that arises. In any case, documentation, delivery of reports, forum and different activities will be through the ILIAS platform.

 

8. VIRTUAL TEACHING SCENARIO

1) TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES

There is no change in relation to the classroom setting. Only the used resources.

2) EVALUATION SYSTEM

There is no change in relation to the classroom setting. Only the used resources.

3) RESOURCES

The theoretical and practical classes, and tutoring, when they are online, will be through Google Meet, if it were necessary due to the scenario that arises. The exams will be through Google Forms, if it were necessary due to the scenario that arises. In any case, documentation, delivery of reports, forum and different activities will be through the ILIAS platform.

En el escenario multimodal y/o no presencial, cuando proceda, el personal docente implicado en la impartición de la docencia se reserva el derecho de no dar el consentimiento para la captación, publicación, retransmisión o reproducción de su discurso, imagen, voz y explicaciones de cátedra, en el ejercicio de sus funciones docentes, en el ámbito de la Universidad de Jaén.

DATA PROTECTION CLAUSE (on line exams)

Institution in charge of data processing: Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas, s/n, 23071 Jaén

Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.

Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

Rights: you can exercise your right of access, amendment, cancellation, opposition, suppression, limitation and portability by sending a letter to the postal or electronic address indicated above. In the event that you consider that your rights have been violated, you may submit a complaint to the Andalusian Council for Transparency and Data Protection www.ctpdandalucia.es

CLASS RECORDING CLAUSE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

Rights: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation, portability, limitation of processing, deletion or, where appropriate, opposition. To exercise these rights, you must submit a written request to the Information, Registration and Electronic Administration Service of the University of Jaen at the address above, or by e-mail to the address above. You must specify which of these rights you are requesting to be satisfied and, at the same time, you must attach a photocopy of your ID card or equivalent identification document. In case you act through a representative, legal or voluntary, you must also provide a document that proves this representation and identification. Likewise, if you consider that your right to personal data protection has been violated, you may file a complaint with the Andalusian Data Protection and Transparency Council www.ctpdandalucia.es